Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour
Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour
Tick all the top sites of old Istanbul off your travel bucket list with our specialized small group tour. It is a fully-guided tour inside Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Gulhane oark, Orient express train staion, Spice bazaar and Rustem Pasha mosque. Along the way stop to hear the stories of the Roman Hippodrome (including Egyptian Obelisk, and Serpent Column German Fountain ), Constantine’s Column,
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Blue Mosque
* Temporary in renovations only outer visit.
15 minutesHippodrome
This is the base of the Roman hippodrome which was built in 4 century AD for chariot races. The monuments survived to present are Egyptian obelisk ( 1500 BC ) Serpent column ( 5th century BC ) , Constantine column ( 10 century AD).
30 minutesBasilica Cistern
This is a water reservoir which looks like an underground palace. You will see what Roman has done for the water in 6th century AD.
45 minutesHagia Sophia Mosque
We visit this 6 century AD world heritage from inside. It is a unique building embrace two religion ( Islam and Christianity ) inside. You will see an unusual architecture, mosaics, chirography art, and your guide will give you information about its 1500 history, architecture and religion symbols.
1 hourMisir Carsisi (Spice Market)
We will enter to 400 years old market, taste the locall products as turkish delights, nuts, spices and herbel teas.
30 minutesGulhane Park
We will walk through this park which was the back yard of the Ottoman palace.
Hoca Paşa
Lunch at a local restaurant in this restaurant street away from the touristy ones.
1 hourIncluded
- Licensed Engish speaking guide
- Skip lines at some sites
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
Not Included
- Tipping to the guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry Fees to Basilica Cistern ( 300 TL per person ) It can be paid by credit card or TL
- Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.